FSANZ approves Phageguard S (PGS) as processing aid
Food Standards Australia/New Zealand (FSANZ) has approved Phageguard S (PGS) as processing aid against Salmonella. PGS is the first Salmonella phage product for food safety accepted in Australia and New Zealand after an earlier approval of Phageguard L (PGL) against Listeria monocytogenes.
“The use of Salmonella phages to treat raw meat and raw poultry meat will reduce the exposure Salmonella from these foods resulting in outbreaks. This will reduce the burden on Government to treat illnesses associated with salmonellosis” according to the FSANZ final approval report for PGS.
Phageguard S is often misted onto the surface and reduces (up to 99%) Salmonella without any sensory effects and as a certified organic processing-aid it does not require any labeling. After approvals in the USA it may now be used in Aus/NZ to control Salmonella on meat and poultry products.
Salmonella
Salmonella is one of the most commonly reported causes of foodborne illness, with raw fresh meat and poultry often implicated as a source of infection. Fresh raw meat and poultry can be contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause illness if meat is consumed under-cooked or if cross contamination occurs during handling and preparation.
PGS 1L + 100ml bottles.
Phage Technology
Phages are the most abundant micro-organisms on our planet. They are harmless to humans, animals and plants and are naturally present in high numbers on our skin, in our gut, in our environment, in our water and many of our foods. We consume high numbers of phages with our food, without any impact on human health or on taste and enjoyment of the food. Phage technology is set to replace antibiotics and chemicals in many applications, as it can be used for targeted control of only unwanted bacteria. Phages are essential for life on earth, and kill roughly half of all bacteria on the planet every two days.
About Phageguard
Phageguard is world leader in targeted antibacterial technology. Phageguard FDA-approved food safety products PGL (against Listeria) and PGS (against Salmonella) are sold to the food industry in many countries.